Seattle Times | June 1, 2025
“Privacy laws can be so hard for everyone involved, but we’re all entitled to privacy,” says Mollie Forrester, MSW.
Clinical Care & Consultation
Six ways to take care of your mental health as you age
Right as Rain | May 7, 2025
Douglas Lane, PhD recommends seeing your doctor and talking about any concerns. It's not uncommon for your family doctor to be the first to notice a mental health issue.
Five ways to make life with depression a little less hard
Right as Rain | May 12, 2025
Our usual activities are harder when we're depressed, so find ways to make doing them a little easier," says Doyanne Darnell, PhD, "and go a little easier on yourself while you're at it.
Washington cities are decriminalizing magic mushrooms. Could a psychedelic ‘renaissance’ take hold statewide?
KUOW | May 13, 2025
Nathan Sackett, MD's trial is the first to look at whether psilocybin-assisted therapy can help people who suffer from both post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder.
Is the anxiety medication lorazepam safe to take?
Right as Rain | April 9, 2025
"The risk-benefit profile of benzos for treating things like anxiety disorder or insomnia is pretty poor," says Andy Saxon, MD.
CSTP awards over $180K in research funding to trainees
Department News | May 14, 2025
We are pleased to announce our third year of Trainee Research Awards, part of the Clinician Scientist Training Program (CSTP). These awards support the development of clinician scientists and provide funding and faculty support for trainees to participate in mentored research.
New center supports effective implementation of mental health practices
Department News | April 30, 2025
In October 2024, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) established the new Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS) to provide support for the sustained implementation of effective mental health treatments.
New book: Redesigning the US Mental Health Care System
Department News | April 30, 2025
A new book published by Oxford University Press, "Redesigning the US Mental Health Care System," brings together an array of experts working to spark lasting change in mental health care systems across the United States.
JAMA podcast: Effective components of collaborative care for depression
Department News | April 30, 2025
Department Chair Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA contributed to a large multi-national metaanalysis of collaborative care for depression that was recently published in JAMA Psychiatry. Dr. Unützer represented the international research team and presented the findings in a thoughtful and engaging conversation with host Dr. John Torres. You can listen to the episode here .
New vice chair for clinical services
Department News | April 30, 2025
Starting on July 1, 2025, Ryan Kimmel, MD will assume the role of vice chair for clinical services in our department. Dr. Kimmel brings a wealth of experience in clinical care, leadership, and innovation to this role, and we are confident in his ability to continue advancing our department’s commitment to excellence in clinical services and patient care.
